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The Rugby Muscle PodcastAuthor: Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
The Rugby Muscle Podcast Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Rugby, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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It's boring, but this IS what builds real rugby-specific fitness
Episode 56
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
RUGBY PHYSICAL PREPARATION AUDITGet the Rugby Muscle Training Week PlaybookJoin Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintMany rugby players believe that conditioning must mimic the exact intensity of a match to be effective, often relying heavily on gruelling repeat sprint drills. However, true specificity is about meeting the underlying physiological demands of the game rather than just copying its appearance. In this video, we break down the science of energy systems, ATP regeneration, and phosphocreatine recovery to show you how developing a robust aerobic engine can actually help you recover faster between scrums, tackles, and high-intensity plays. Whether you are an amateur player or a seasoned competitor, shifting your focus toward structured aerobic training might just be the game-changer your performance needs this season.00:00 Intro02:35 Specificity Reframed03:09 Energy Systems Basics06:07 Aerobic Recovery Science08:31 Why Easy Aerobic Wins10:59 Training Cost Reality13:50 Simple Aerobic Sessions15:09 Tempo Interval Blueprint17:21 Wrap Up and Next StepsSupport the show
